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DEATH PENALTY IS TOPIC FOR DEBATERS TONIGHT

Four Students to Hold Debating Union Floor--Untermeyer and Dodd Unable to Attend

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Because of important engagements the debate between Louis Untermeyer and C. J. Dodd, scheduled for tonight, was cancelled, according to a statement made by L. T. Grimm '29, chairman of the Debating Union. Both of these well-known lawyers announced their desire, however, of debating sometime in the near future.

Since several student speakers have been asked to debate tonight, the forensic clash will be held, nevertheless. The subject under discussion will be: "Resolved. That this house believes that capital punishment should be abolished." The speakers representing the affirmative are W. M. Sheehan '29 and R. G. West '29. Those upholding the negative will be Victor Quong '29 and Morrison Sharp '29. After the formal speeches an open forum will be held.

Following the discussion elections to the Debating Union will take place. All men interested are asked to be present.

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